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The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland

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Situated in the heart of downtown, The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland delivers luxury accommodations and services that capitalize on the nearby Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum with musicians’ art, famous guitars and a happy hour that features Rocktail cocktails designed to honor inductees.

Luxurious touches can be found at every turn. Housekeepers tailor their service to you, turning down the sheets and putting a bottle of water on whichever side of the bed that you use. The Club Floor features continuous food service from breakfast to evening, including dessert and cordials, with a full bar that opens at noon. Dogs and cats are welcome, too, in this hotel that prides itself on top-notch service.

After an extensive renovation in late October 2017, the luxury property unveiled re-imagined guest rooms, refreshed public spaces, a brand-new restaurant and a host of unique amenities that will land this Ohio hotel on your must-visit list.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland's public spaces have benefited from a cultural upgrade with a curated selection of local Midwestern-inspired art. A rotating pool of works from regional talents like Adrian Falkner, Dana Oldfather and Andrea Joki is on display both in the seventh-floor gallery and throughout the property.

The hotel is a convenient base for sports fans: Cleveland Browns Stadium, the Indians’ Progressive Field and the Cavaliers’ Quicken Loans Arena are all within a few blocks.

You can’t visit The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland without sipping on a signature Rocktail. Each of the luscious libations listed on the menu is inspired by a hit song from every one of the 25 plus years that the hotel has been open.

Every room at this luxury hotel offers panoramic views of the Cuyahoga River, Lake Erie or downtown Cleveland.

Featuring state-of-the-art equipment (think Technogym ellipticals and Peloton bikes), Core (the hotel's gym) goes a step further with a bespoke fitness-on-demand wall providing virtual instructors and classes to help keep you focused.

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The luxury Cleveland hotel offers an enclosed walkway that leads to the basketball arena and ballpark.

Complimentary electronic vehicle charging stations area available for use when you need a boost.

Regardless of the accommodations you book, all rooms come with turndown service, wireless Internet connectivity, complimentary overnight shoeshines and newspapers.

Budding culinary artists also have something new to look forward to at this Cleveland hotel with the debut of Links. This one-of-a-kind, interactive kitchen provides the ultimate foodie experience for guests with group cooking classes and creative snack breaks between meetings.

The Rooms

Each of the Cleveland hotel’s 206 guest rooms recently received a facelift with a modern color palette inspired by nearby Lake Erie. Misty grays, taupes and blues subtly hint at the waterfront view outside your window, while shiny modern finishes reflect the city’s history as a steel-manufacturing hub.

Each accommodation features either a 55- or 60-inch smart TV with Netflix, sensor lighting, digital safes and Nespresso coffee machines.

The best room, of course, is the 1,063-square-foot presidential suite. It features a sitting room, dining room table, prep kitchen, whirlpool bath and, like all of the luxury hotel’s suites, a corner location with sweeping views.

The Restaurants

As part of the extensive makeover, The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland also debuted a new restaurant, Turn Bar and Kitchen.

Envisioned as a new downtown hot spot, the all-day dining venue serves regional favorites made with locally sourced ingredients — like Mad River rainbow trout and Northeast Ohio cassata cake — but an unusual feature is the tableside presentation of a signature spice blend made with seven salts from around the world.

After sundown, the hotel eatery transforms into a late-night entertainment destination with tapas and tunes.

The sleek and sensual EDG-designed onyx bar area offers modern smoked drinks, batched and bottled cocktails and a curated selection of wines and beers that is sure to draw the after-hours crowd.

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